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Saidu Adeshina

Nigerian footballer

Nigeria Forward
43Age
7Clubs
223Club apps
47Club goals
184Height (cm)

Saidu Adeshina: profile

Saidu Adeshina (born 4 April 1983 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.

Adeshina's senior club career began in 1998 at A.C. Reggiana 1919. He played for 7 clubs in 2 countries between 1998 and 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Sion (2007–2012): 68 appearances and 10 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 223 appearances and 47 goals.

Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.

Key facts

Club career
1998–2013 (16 seasons)
Countries played in
2: Italy and Switzerland
Club goals per game
0.21 (47 in 223)
Latest move
FC Chiasso (2012)
Shares a birthday with
Sami Khedira, McDonald Mariga and Mounir Obbadi (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
1998–2000 A.C. Reggiana 1919 Serie B 10 0
2000–2006 Ternana Calcio Serie B 66 8
2004 A.C. Reggiana 1919 Serie B 17 4
2006 S.S. Arezzo Serie B 5 2
2006–2007 AC Bellinzona Promotion League 30 21
2007–2012 FC Sion Swiss Super League 68 10
2010–2011 FC Schaffhausen 1. Liga Classic 18 1
2012–2013 FC Chiasso Challenge League 9 1
Total22347

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Saidu Adeshina?

Saidu Adeshina was born on 4 April 1983, which makes him 43 years old.

Where was Saidu Adeshina born?

Saidu Adeshina was born in Lagos, Nigeria.

Which clubs has Saidu Adeshina played for?

Saidu Adeshina's recorded clubs are A.C. Reggiana 1919, Ternana Calcio, S.S. Arezzo, AC Bellinzona, FC Sion, FC Schaffhausen and FC Chiasso.

How tall is Saidu Adeshina?

Saidu Adeshina is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.

What position does Saidu Adeshina play?

Saidu Adeshina played as a forward.

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